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Doris Day's debut! A 67-minute custody battle at the horse track.
TMDB
40
IMDb
55

Mr. Celebrity (1941)

wholesome chaosDepression-era scrappyprestige adjacent

Overview

Comedy

A couple attempts to win custody of their orphaned grandson, who's being raised by his veterinarian uncle in a racetrack environment.

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Content warning
unclehorse trackrace track

Standout Aspects

Acting

Doris Day's tiny debut role—blink and miss stardom being born.

Best for:Background: Perfect Sunday folding laundry energy.·Solo: Doris Day completists only, honestly.
William Beaudine

Director

William Beaudine

ReleasedOct 10, 1941
Runtime1h 7m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
PRC

Top Cast

Robert "Buzz" Henry

Robert "Buzz" Henry

Danny Mason

James Seay

James Seay

Jim Kane

Doris Day

Doris Day

Carol Carter

William Halligan

William Halligan

Daniel Mason

Gavin Gordon

Gavin Gordon

Travers

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

Dugan

Francis X. Bushman

Francis X. Bushman

Himself

Clara Kimball Young

Clara Kimball Young

Herself

Billy Mitchell

Billy Mitchell

Josh - Groomsman

Michael Mark

Michael Mark

Gas Station Attendant

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Doris Day's first film appearance—she was discovered by band leader Barney Rapp and paid $75 for the role.

Cultural

Director William Beaudine was nicknamed 'One Shot' for his breakneck efficiency—67 minutes was practically an epic for him.

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